By Mona McGregor
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The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.
Discover the transformative wisdom of Lynn Principe, an end-of-life practitioner, as she shares her insights into embracing our final farewells with grace and love. Her book "Walking Me Home" serves as both a guide and a companion for those seeking solace and understanding in the complexities of end-of-life planning. Together, let’s uncover the deeper layers of caring for our loved ones as they approach their journey's end, discussing not only the practical matters but the emotional, spiritual, and legacy considerations that come into play.
Lynn's expertise sheds light on the often-overlooked aspects of death, encouraging a holistic approach to this universal experience. This episode is not just about saying goodbye but about celebrating the connections that transcend the physical world. Lynn’s "I Wonder If" moment found solace in the notion that at the heart of mourning is a profound love. For those seeking guidance or simply a place to connect, Lynn's resources offer a path to navigate this poignant and deeply personal journey with compassion and courage.
01:39 Grief and the Role of an End of Life Doula
03:59 The End of Life Doula Workbook
07:27 Miracles and the Beauty of End-of-Life Care
08:25 Witnessing Miracles as a Doula
10:16 Lessons From Difficult Relationships
13:00 Coping With Death and Grief
14:33 The Power of Death as Teacher
19:25 Remembering a Loved One With Dementia
22:19 Exploring Self-Care and Personal Growth
24:13 Saying Yes and Letting Go
Reach out to Lynn Principe and find out more about her resources and services here:
Website à https://dearlybelovedlife.com/
Facebook ß
Instagram à @dearly_beloved_life
Can’t get enough of really, interesting I Wonder If stories from around the globe? Subscribe to the I WONDER IF podcast and ride shotgun with me as we hit the road, set sail, and fly away to meet some of the most interesting people that dare to wonder...
How can you support “I Wonder If” podcast?
· Apple users, please subscribe and review the show on Apple Podcasts, yes they are all given attention! Android users, please be sure to subscribe to the show on Google Podcasts so that you don’t miss any of the action.
· Share your favorite episode on social media and don’t forget to tag us @iwonderifpodcast.
· Connect with us on social media: IG: @iwonderifpodcast FB: IWonderIf
· Get on the list so you don’t miss out on announcements, programs, and events. Go download your favorite guest’s interviews HERE.
Learn more about the Host, Mona McGregor:
· Do you enjoy exploring some yoga techniques and hypnosis events? Go check these ones out à EVENTS! EVENTS! EVENTS!
· For couples, do you find yourself wondering how to improve or spice up your intimacy and sexual affairs? Go book your first free consult HERE ß
· Looking to find some place to crash and enjoy your “couple” or “me” time? You might find THIS PLACE matching your taste of comfort.
· Can we really use hypnosis to gain weight loss? Join us to find out! Start your journey HERE.
Can't seem to find the previous episode? Click here to listen >>> Revolutionizing The Bra Industry, Danielle Rushton’s Story of Empowerment and Innovation – Ep36
Navigating the relentless pursuit of dreams, this episode illuminates how perseverance serves as a lighthouse amidst the tumult of self-doubt and adversity. Drawing from our guest’s own tapestry of experiences, including the elation of a first tour and the determination to write a book amidst industry skepticism, we carve out a narrative that resonates with anyone who's faced setbacks yet presses on. Here we will stitch a common thread of battling insecurities, all the while making the hard decisions that pivot us away from comfort zones and towards growth.
Join me for a compelling journey with Fawn Germer, a remarkable figure in literature and journalism, as she shares the essence of risk-taking and self-belief. Her story is one of determination and resilience, taking her from the security of a journalistic career to the uncertain waters of book writing, braving rejection after rejection until her dream solidified into a tangible success.
As we touch on life’s myriad opportunities and the transitions that come with each "I Wonder If" moment, let us be reminded that no matter the storm, every challenging phase has its end, and there's always a new dawn awaiting those who dare to seize it.
01:34 On Risk-Taking and Believing in Yourself …
02:22 Fawn’s “I Wonder If” starts here ß
04:29 Failure after failure and pushing forward still!
08:11 Because the universe will tell you what you need to know
09:46 Success in Second Book Writing
10:52 Mixed feelings of horror and relief
11:59 Embracing Change and Taking Risks
14:01 Overcoming Doubt and Embracing Adventure
14:58 “There is No Plan”
16:34 A lifelong lesson - If you're not for you, who is?
18:52 Embracing Solo Travel Freedom
21:41 On Embracing Life, Seizing Opportunities …
22:45 Getting older happens really fast!
24:39 From an extrovert to an introvert nature
26:23 The kind of influences and messages growing up > How to Reset Your Life
Order Fawn’s Best Selling books HERE!
Can’t get enough of really, interesting I Wonder If stories from around the globe? Subscribe to the I WONDER IF podcast and ride shotgun with me as we hit the road, set sail, and fly away to meet some of the most interesting people that dare to wonder...
How can you support “I Wonder If” podcast?
· Apple users, please subscribe and review the show on Apple Podcasts, yes they are all given attention! Android users, please be sure to subscribe to the show on Google Podcasts so that you don’t miss any of the action.
· Share your favorite episode on social media and don’t forget to tag us @iwonderifpodcast.
· Connect with us on social media: IG: @iwonderifpodcast FB: IWonderIf
· Get on the list so you don’t miss out on announcements, programs, and events. Go download your favorite guest’s interviews HERE.
Learn more about the Host, Mona McGregor:
· Do you enjoy exploring some yoga techniques and hypnosis events? Go check these ones out à EVENTS! EVENTS! EVENTS!
· For couples, do you find yourself wondering how to improve or spice up your intimacy and sexual affairs? Go book your first free consult HERE ß
· Looking to find some place to crash and enjoy your “couple” or “me” time? You might find THIS PLACE matching your taste of comfort.
· Can we really use hypnosis to gain weight loss? Join us to find out! Start your journey HERE.
Can't seem to find the previous episode? Click here to listen >>> Revolutionizing The Bra Industry, Danielle Rushton’s Story of Empowerment and Innovation, Ep36
Every woman knows the struggle of finding the perfect bra, a quest often fraught with frustration and disappointment. Enter Danielle Rushton of Wherewithal, the visionary CEO redesigning the intimate apparel landscape and redefining the bras and bra sizing for women in the 21st century. Her patented bra design allows women to personalize their bra size at any moment, while making Wherewithal the most size inclusive bra company to-date, with less than 2 years in-market. She is a self-taught designer, a mental health advocate, and passionate about connecting with women through foundational pieces that allow them the confidence and all day support they need to create the lives they want to live.
On our latest episode, Danielle shares her personal catalyst for change—a world of ill-fitting bras—and her innovative solution: an adjustable bra designed to adapt to the unique contours of a woman's body, ensuring unparalleled comfort and personalization. Her journey from a fashion e-commerce background to self-taught design disruptor is a testament to the power of turning personal struggle into entrepreneurial triumph.
Danielle’s "I Wonder If" moment led to her exploration of self-love and its role in transformative innovation. Her commitment to empowering women shines as she transforms even the mundane task into a moment of empowerment. This episode sure is a call to embrace the change Wherewithal represents. Join us as we affirm the importance of every woman's unique experience with intimate apparel and inspire you to find comfort, confidence, and self-expression in the everyday.
01:24 On Redefining Bra Sizing and Personalization …
03:09 Not even a fashion guru and yet!
04:37 Meanwhile, at the Home Shopping Network
Ever feel like life's relentless hustle has disconnected you from your true desires? Yolanda Harper, a therapist and mental health advocate, joins us to recount her empowering tale of pressing pause on life's demands through a sabbatical. Self-care is a term often tossed around, but we decode its deeper meaning with Yolanda, exploring the liberating act of granting ourselves the grace to put our needs at the forefront. We swap stories about the challenges of juggling the professional and personal, sharing insights on fostering healthy relationships through self-awareness and candid communication. Discover how the soul sabbatical concept can illuminate the path to a life brimming with joy and fulfillment, a gentle reminder to savor life's simple pleasures and the beauty of the present.
Her "I Wonder If" moment and the subsequent journey she embarked on - which includes penning a book and becoming a sabbatical doula - are not just personal victories but a rallying cry for anyone feeling adrift in the sea of societal expectations and childhood conditioning. It's a conversation that circles back to the core tenet of unity in our shared human experience, highlighting the solace found in community support and the strength drawn from our collective vulnerabilities. Join us as we connect, inspire, and perhaps, transform your perspective on self-care and the journey towards personal fulfillment. So come on, let’s go ahead and listen to this episode now!
01:38 The Initiation of a Sabbatical Journey
06:27 Achieving Self-Care and Overcoming Expectations
09:20 Self-Inflicted Suffering and Humor
11:04 Self-Care and Soul Sabbatical Concept
12:55 Permission, Boundaries, and Intimate Relationships
20:01 The Concept of a Soul Sabbatical – In Depth Understanding
22:44 Finding Love and Self-Care Journey
26:46 Finding Joy in the Present Moment
30:32 Journaling Book and Future Plans
33:36 A Beautiful Book and Journal …
36:08 Expanding the Vision
37:16 The Power of Community and Healing
40:03 Finding Connections and Creating a community
Reach out to Yolanda Harper and find out more about her story and community here:
Website à https://yolandaharper.com/
Facebook ß
Instagram à @yolandaharper
Can’t get enough of really, interesting I Wonder If stories from around the globe? Subscribe to the I WONDER IF podcast and ride shotgun with me as we hit the road, set sail, and fly away to meet some of the most interesting people that dare to wonder...
How can you support “I Wonder If” podcast?
· Apple users, please subscribe and review the show on Apple Podcasts, yes they are all given attention! Android users, please be sure to subscribe to the show on Google Podcasts so that you don’t miss any of the action.
· Share your favorite episode on social media and don’t forget to tag us @iwonderifpodcast.
· Connect with us on social media: IG: @iwonderifpodcast FB: IWonderIf
· Get on the list so you don’t miss out on announcements, programs, and events. Go download your favorite guest’s interviews HERE.
Learn more about the Host, Mona McGregor:
· Do you enjoy exploring some yoga techniques and hypnosis events? Go check these ones out à EVENTS! EVENTS! EVENTS!
· For couples, do you find yourself wondering how to improve or spice up your intimacy and sexual affairs? Go book your first free consult HERE ß
· Looking to find some place to crash and enjoy your “couple” or “me” time? You might find THIS PLACE matching your taste of comfort.
· Can we really use hypnosis to gain weight loss? Join us to find out! Start your journey HERE.
Can't seem to find the previous episode? Click here to listen >>> Amplify The Power to Manifest and Create The Life You Want: From Surviving to Thriving, with Kris Ferraro, Ep 34
Have you ever thought your dreams into reality or thought you did? It’s like attracting your dream into your life and fulfilling your desires. But do you know that you need specific energy to implement those wishes? The power of manifestation is conceptualized as the idea that simply envisioning what you want in life through your mind's eye can lead you to create your life’s reality.
You’re in for a treat in this episode because YES, you can! That is what our special guest, Kris Ferraro will share with us today. She’s the author of the book “Manifesting: The Practical, Simple Guide to Creating the Life You Want”, and also an international energy coach, teacher, and sought-after speaker. And she says, yes! We definitely can move from merely surviving to thriving individuals.
I know a lot of you wanted to know how and wanted help with several areas in your life where you want to invite that positive energy flow so let Kris open up your mind and heart as she takes us to her “I Wonder If…” where she chronicles the choices that led her to help people create their ideal life NOW. So come on, let’s go ahead and listen to this episode now!
01:11 Kris’ I wonder if moment starts here 🡨
04:06 What does it mean to manifest?
07:14 But can we really manifest for other people’s good?
08:48 Each of us has that power of creativity within us…
09:37 This is the best way of having a positive influence
In this day and age, keeping our balance in maintaining a healthy body weight almost seems like every women’s struggle which also affects varying aspects of our life including how we see ourselves and our worth. Has it ever crossed your mind if there are ways other than fad diets to help you sustain your body weight balance? So how about EFT tapping? Have you heard about its wonders?
Oh yes, today is the day we’re going to know more about this method combined with mindful eating to calm our food cravings and let us reach our ultimate health goal. We are going to have an enlightening chat with a mindful eating coach, Marcella Friel. She is also the founder of the Woman, Food, and Forgiveness Academy where she teaches women to love the woman they see in the mirror.
For all you women out there who have given up your hopes in pacifying the emotional aspects of food cravings, let Marcella take your hand and walk you into her “I Wonder If…” story of discovering the power of the EFT tapping technique to help women heal traumas that have caused them to soothe themselves with food. So let’s go ahead and listen to this episode now!
01:18 Marcella’s I wonder if moment during 2013 …
02:31 The day she discovered the power of EFT tapping
03:20 A certified practitioner in 2014 and started helping lots of women with various eating disorders
06:04 Teaching women how to love their bodies? How?
06:45 Here’s how tapping works ß
08:57 What is emotional eating?
10:20 Honoring our feelings first helps in the process
11:48 How do people's core beliefs wreak havoc on their physical, mental, and emotional health?
12:27 These are the questions you need to ask yourself first
Nowadays, there are multi-pronged treatment methods for every illness, however, a holistic approach is a logical way to go if we desire a sustainable healthy lifestyle. When it comes to weight loss, it considers the many factors that can contribute to a person carrying around extra weight. These alternative healthcare concepts approach health with a deeper spirituality that achieves a more complete and happy existence.
So today dear listeners, we are in for a treat because we are joined by a renowned board-certified weight loss and wellness doctor in Tampa Bay, Dr. César Lara. He has already helped transform thousands of patients through his award-winning weight loss programs that combine the best of western medicine with a holistic and shamanistic focus on the individual.
This episode should be of interest to you as Dr. Lara first shares his “I Wonder If...” moments and walks us through his discoveries which led him to help his patients by looking beyond western medicine, nutrition, and exercise. You will definitely be inspired by this conversation! For all of you out there who have dreams stirring inside of you right now, let’s go ahead and listen to how Dr. Lara realized his.
01:24 Dr. Lara’s 1st I wonder if 🡨
03:06 The various modalities he unearthed ...
04:08 His introduction to shamanism
One of the effective ways to cope with all the stress and anxiety around us is through hypnosis and this is backed by proven cases around the world. Do you know that the body is designed to heal itself? This is where hypnosis comes in to aid that natural process. It is the epitome of mind-body medicine and is proven to be a powerful tool to promote the healing of various health conditions.
The good thing here dear listeners is that we can also use this to enhance our sexual experiences and confidence with our partners! You have to tune in to this episode and get to know an incredible hypnotist who has improved many lives through hypnosis and private consultation, the dazzling Richard Barker.
I hope you enjoy this episode as Richard’s “I Wonder If...” moments bring you so much information about the power of hypnotherapy and how any thoughts that translate into emotion and into physicality can affect the outcome of various healing sessions. You will definitely be entertained by this conversation! Learn how to let your mind and body achieve their ultimate functional capacity. Let’s go right in!
01:42 The start of Richard’s “I wonder if” was quite weird but interesting
03:05 The cold case unit where all the regression work had begun
04:23 Cognitive interview skills = hypnosis
05:17 From law enforcement to stage work and clinical practice of hypnotherapy
06:33 How can hypnosis and hypnotherapy work well in the field of sexuality and sexual health?
07:46 One bad performance to another is just bad and men don’t want that!
08:43 Helping people get back into their bodies through visualization
10:00 Common sexual problems that Richard helps with ß
10:57 The weirdness at first of doing consultations on Zoom
11:43 Yes, these can all be simulated!
13:07 An orgasm through hypnosis?? Whoa!
14:40 Download Richard’s mp3s on liberating yourself to have an amazing orgasm, stat!
16:43 Removing blockages through hypnosis
17:48 How the sessions work
>> The Best Trips and Tips For Solo Female Travel: Maximum Adventure and Minimum Impact with Girl About the Globe, Lisa Eldridge – Ep30
Solo female travelers nowadays are inspiring female empowerment so all you conscious travelers who want to know more about the ins and outs of this adventure, you better tune in as we plan on embarking on a trip by ourselves and prepare for a life-changing experience we can only get by challenging ourselves to travel solo around the world.
So today, we are with an empowered woman who cares about the world and writes an award-winning solo female travel blog – Girl About the Globe – Lisa Eldridge. She shares the stories of her adventures with us, having traveled to 109 countries solo! This episode couldn’t be more exciting!
“I Wonder If”… well wonder no more because yes, you can girl! You can travel the world solo and also make a difference while enjoying the adventures of the unknown. Lisa has all the information you’ll need plus more so let’s listen to her stories and how she was able to come up with such an idea to help all our solo female travelers around the world. Come, let’s go right in!
01:07 Lisa’s I wonder if, is this
Rarely do we find these days a 17th-century refurbished farmhouse made open for the enjoyment of guests and be a private oasis for travelers alike. A house full of wonderful stories and a Tuscan garden owned by a very special woman who succeeded in working in a man’s world, creating hats. This little bed and breakfast sits on top of a local vineyard, 3 minutes from the local town of San Casciano.
Now, this episode is a must-listen-to especially if you are to visit Tuscany, Italy, and its nearby tourist spots and local town. Let us get to know Candida Bing, a painter, jeweler, garden furniture dealer, amazing chef, and proprietor of this amazing bed and breakfast.
Those “I Wonder If...” moments shall surely run through our thoughts in this episode as we virtually tour Candida’s Chianti House and listen to her wonderful stories. She considers her bed and breakfast to be a very peaceful place and she loves to cook for her guests using her homegrown garden ingredients so it is truly a treat to share dinner with this very talented and successful woman so come, let’s go right in!
00:50 Candida’s I wonder if story starts here
The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.